Most people reach Gran Canaria on a scheduled flight; those who prefer their own timetable use private jet charter at Gran Canaria. The airport serves Las Palmas and the south of the island, is open 24 hours, and has two runways of about 3,100 metres.
Customs, immigration, handling and fuelling are all available around the clock. Private flights are handled by approved agents, which must be arranged in advance.
Charter-A appoints the agent, checks the seasonal apron limits against your dates and confirms the arrangements at booking. That way the seasonal limits are understood before you commit to a date.
Flying privately to Gran Canaria
The airport is open 24 hours, including customs and immigration. Private flights are handled by approved agents arranged in advance: AviaVIP, Brok-Air, Canavia and United Aviation are listed, with Meléndez and Swiftair also named as general aviation agents.
Runway 03L/21R is 3,100 m by 45 m, with a parallel runway of 3,099 m. In winter, weekend apron limits apply: no new overnight stays for arrivals on Friday and Saturday between 10:00 and 19:00, and no stopovers over four hours on Saturdays and Sundays in those hours when busy. Visual flights need 72 hours' coordination.
Gran Canaria airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (382 KB)Gran Canaria Airport at a glance
| Location | Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35230 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO GCLP · IATA LPA |
| Region | Canary Islands (Gran Canaria), Spain |
| Nearest city | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Customs, immigration, handling and fuelling are also available around the clock. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (24 hours) |
| Runway | 03L/21R – 3,100 m × 45 m asphalt/concrete (parallel 03R/21L 3,099 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — two 3,100 m runways |
| Handling / FBO | Brok-Air FBO – GA handling agent · AviaVIP LPA (Aviapartner) – GA handling agent · Canavia Handling – GA handling agent · United Aviation Services – GA handling agent · Meléndez – GA handling agent · Swiftair – GA handling agent |
| Private terminal | Private flights handled by approved agents arranged in advance: AviaVIP, Brok-Air, Canavia, United Aviation |
| Airport website | aena.es |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aena.es). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the round Canary Island that mixes a big port city, Las Palmas, with the golden dunes and resorts of the south around Maspalomas. Mountain villages and hiking trails rise in the centre.
Private jet flight times to Gran Canaria
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,575 nm · 2,910 km | 4 hr 45 min | 4 hr |
| Manchester | 1,635 nm · 3,020 km | 4 hr 55 min | 4 hr 10 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,760 nm · 3,260 km | 5 hr 15 min | 4 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 1,505 nm · 2,790 km | 4 hr 35 min | 3 hr 50 min |
| Geneva | 1,495 nm · 2,770 km | 4 hr 30 min | 3 hr 50 min |
| Nice | 1,440 nm · 2,670 km | 4 hr 20 min | 3 hr 40 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Gran Canaria is a sector of about 1,570 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Gran Canaria: your questions answered
Is Gran Canaria Airport open 24 hours?
Yes. The airport, customs, immigration, handling and fuelling are all available around the clock. Private flights still need an approved handling agent arranged in advance, which Charter-A takes care of.
Can a private jet land at Gran Canaria?
Yes. There are two runways of about 3,100 m, and the airport is listed as jet-capable. Charter-A confirms the handler and any seasonal apron limits for your dates at booking.
Are there weekend parking limits at Gran Canaria?
In winter, yes. The airport restricts new overnight stays for arrivals on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, and long stopovers at weekends when busy. Charter-A checks these against your dates.
Do visual flights need notice at Gran Canaria?
Yes, visual flights need 72 hours' coordination. Jets normally fly under instrument rules, so this matters mainly for smaller aircraft. Charter-A confirms what applies to your flight.
How long is the flight from London to Gran Canaria by private jet?
About 4 hr 45 min in a light jet and 4 hr in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,575 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Gran Canaria Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Gran Canaria Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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